Black national anthem, Super Bowl

What is the Black national anthem and why is it sung before the Super Bowl?
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” a song often called the Black national anthem, was sung before the Super Bowl for the fifth year in a row Sunday.
MAGA Fans Are Enraged By The Black National Anthem — But They're Missing This Glaring Point
Some right-wingers charged that the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl promoted "segregation."
Did you hear the 'Black national anthem' during the Super Bowl? It's celebrating 125 years
Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125
Jacksonville celebrates 125th anniversary of 'Black National Anthem' and native sons
On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music brother John Rosamond Johnson.
Who is singing the Black national anthem at Super Bowl 59? What to know about Ledisi
Here's what to know about Ledisi, the Grammy award-winning singer who will sing the Black national anthem at Super Bowl 59:
Super Bowl LIX Black national anthem performance creates social media frenzy
Grammy Award-winning artist Ledisi sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing," otherwise known as the Black national anthem, in her home city before Super Bowl LIX.
MAGA Outraged by Super Bowl Black National Anthem Performance
The MAGA contingent and prominent right-wing commentators were outraged at the inclusion of the Black national anthem at the Super Bowl. Newsweek has reached out to a representative for the NFL outside of regular working hours via email for comment.

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Country music star says he’s retired from national anthem
Chris Stapleton is retiring from singing the national anthem. The country music singer, who performed the song during the ...
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Who sang the longest national anthem in Super Bowl history? See who still holds the record
The average duration for the song is roughly 1:40 seconds, CBS reports. Neil Diamond's rendition of the national anthem is the shortest of them all, clocking in at only 1:02. He performed at ...
Jon Batiste’s reimagined Super Bowl anthem highlighted wife’s painting and set stage for new music
Jon Batiste turned his Super Bowl opportunity into a symphony of artistry, the debut of new music and a tribute to his ...
Pregame Show, National Anthem Honor New Orleans Music Scene
The Super Bowl’s pregame performers are all Louisiana natives, in a nod to the host city’s rich musical legacy. Jon Batiste, ...